One Game Away

Published on 10 April 2024 at 20:12

At LMU, Jackson County pulled off a remarkable 9-6 comeback victory against Pineville, The victory sends the Jackson County Lady Generals to the championship game in the 13th Region All "A" Classic. Baylee Berry emerged as the hero for the Lady Generals, leading the charge with an impressive three hits in four at-bats.

Jackson County seized an early lead in the top of the third inning, sparked by a Kylie Moore single, a wild pitch, and a clutch Candice Williams single, each driving in a run. However, Pineville mounted a fierce response, tallying five runs in the bottom of the third, with a crucial error contributing to their surge.

Undeterred, Jackson County battled back, with Baylee Berry showcasing her determination by stealing home to knot the score at 6-6 in the top of the seventh inning. The dynamic pitching duo of Candice Williams and Rachel Howard then stepped up, stifling Pineville's and Jackson County's offense in the subsequent innings.

The game remained deadlocked until the top of the ninth, when Jackson County pushed across 4 runs. Blakelynn Fee and Baylee Berry ignited the rally with back-to-back inside-the-park home runs, propelling Jackson County to a decisive four-run inning and securing the 9-6 triumph.

Despite Pineville's valiant late rally, Jackson County emerged victorious, earning a berth in the 13th Region All "A" Championship Game against Harlan.

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